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Forum: Electric Bikes
05-23-24, 06:30 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 490
Posted By Aushiker

Whilst that would be nice, at this point in time...

Whilst that would be nice, at this point in time I cannot justify the expense.
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
05-21-24, 06:53 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 296
Posted By Aushiker

Arn't Koomot maps OpenStreetMaps? If yes, you can...

Arn't Koomot maps OpenStreetMaps? If yes, you can upload OpenStreetMaps to the Edge if it does not already have them. I know I can see tracks on my Edge 1030 with OpenStreetMaps.
Forum: Electric Bikes
05-18-24, 09:54 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 490
Posted By Aushiker

Thanks for the clarification. As it stands, the...

Thanks for the clarification. As it stands, the Crane Creek Thudbuster got swapped out for a Thompson Masterpiece Setback seat post this morning, and I fitted the Selle Anatomica...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-18-24, 09:49 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 90
Posted By Aushiker

Having slept on it, I have discarded the idea.

Having slept on it, I have discarded the idea.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-18-24, 08:14 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 90
Posted By Aushiker

EVOC MTB Bike Rack Cover or Similar

With my new eBike, I am looking at a cover for when I am transporting the bike behind the car. My thinking is an EVOC MTB Bike Rack Cover...
Forum: Electric Bikes
05-18-24, 07:44 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 490
Posted By Aushiker

My bike which I now have, has a Marzocchi Bomber...

My bike which I now have, has a Marzocchi Bomber Z2 100mm 15QRx110 Axle. I believe that is a Fox 34 or similar fork?



According to Sparque the local bike shop they can be ordered in as a 25.4...
Forum: Electric Bikes
05-18-24, 07:38 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 60
Posted By Aushiker

Bosch Nyon Bumper Case and Screen Protector

https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/960x720/image_f5e81f8da0d968fff66e420483c69ca2a193f614.png

I am looking for recommendations on a bumper case and screen protector (preferably...
Forum: Electric Bikes
05-17-24, 07:01 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 490
Posted By Aushiker

I rode my new bike home yesterday. The bar is...

I rode my new bike home yesterday. The bar is 24.5mm ...

https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/20240517_115836_2__e0b6b23b59f10dc0d04974694da9a6fe667d5fb0.jpg
Forum: Electric Bikes
05-15-24, 09:05 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 490
Posted By Aushiker

Thanks for the suggestion. Will take a look.

Thanks for the suggestion. Will take a look.
Forum: Electric Bikes
05-15-24, 09:04 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 490
Posted By Aushiker

Thanks. I hadn't factored in the clamp width. I...

Thanks. I hadn't factored in the clamp width. I wonder if their "comfort' bar is an Ergotec bar? Any idea?

Also what fork did you go with?
Forum: Electric Bikes
05-15-24, 09:01 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 490
Posted By Aushiker

Just to add to vegan biker reply, this is an...

Just to add to vegan biker reply, this is an image of the Nyon display/stem mount on SuperCharger 2. I would assume, given all the plastic, that the stem is a fixed length and short as suggested....
Forum: Electric Bikes
05-15-24, 02:24 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 490
Posted By Aushiker

Handlebars: Reise & Muller Supercharger 2

I am a bit of a fan of Jones H-Bar handlebars and have a set on my Salsa Mukluk, but Jones bars only come in 31.8mm bar diameter, and the Supercharger is 25.4 mm. Anyway, I was interested to know if...
Forum: Electric Bikes
05-13-24, 07:38 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 297
Posted By Aushiker

Given the speed at which they have sorted dual...

Given the speed at which they have sorted dual batteries I suspect you are in for a long wait.
Forum: Touring
05-10-24, 07:36 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 289
Posted By Aushiker

Voile Rack Straps - Fans?

I currently use Grunt straps like this one (https://www.bunnings.com.au/grunt-20mm-x-40cm-versa-strap_p0199267) but was curious about the advantages of going with Voile Rack Straps...
Forum: Electric Bikes
05-10-24, 06:58 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 297
Posted By Aushiker

Bosch Announces Green Light for DualBattery with the Smart System

Starting in autumn 2023, Bosch enabled the first combinations of two batteries for the familiar DualBattery function on the Smart System. With update 1.20 of the eBike Flow app, the last barriers are...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
05-09-24, 09:53 PM
Replies: 118
Views: 4,484
Posted By Aushiker

An update on the testing of the Carback versus...

An update on the testing of the Carback versus the Varia ...

https://youtu.be/z481-qOzQn0?si=EBbzTu3rxRqKKdKR
Forum: Touring
05-06-24, 06:00 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 1,581
Posted By Aushiker

I stand corrected ...

I stand corrected ...
Forum: Touring
05-05-24, 09:17 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 1,581
Posted By Aushiker

Did you miss #2?

Did you miss #2?
Forum: Touring
05-02-24, 06:06 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 1,581
Posted By Aushiker

Well, there you go; I have an account at...

Well, there you go; I have an account at Lighterpack (https://lighterpack.com/) ... maybe I should fill it out.

For what it is worth, touring = bikepacking = touring to me. I carry the same items,...
Forum: Touring
05-02-24, 06:02 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,008
Posted By Aushiker

Surly Long Haul Trucker because this is a...

Surly Long Haul Trucker because this is a pointless thread.
Forum: Touring
04-27-24, 06:07 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,719
Posted By Aushiker

I cannot comment on either rack directly but as a...

I cannot comment on either rack directly but as a long-time Tubus user, I wouldn't hesitate to purchase another one again should the need arise. Mine have travelled thousands of kilometres and have...
Forum: Touring
04-25-24, 02:20 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 4,402
Posted By Aushiker

There is no snow here, so mine gets used for...

There is no snow here, so mine gets used for beach riding and touring where sand is expected and well playing on single track.
...
Forum: Touring
04-25-24, 02:15 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,431
Posted By Aushiker

I agree, and as a multifocal transitions wearer,...

I agree, and as a multifocal transitions wearer, I have never experienced the transition being noticeable. It may have been in the past, but not nowadays, well, at least with my lenses. They also go...
Forum: Electric Bikes
04-24-24, 06:46 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 413
Posted By Aushiker

No not mine.

No not mine.
Forum: Touring
04-23-24, 09:48 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,431
Posted By Aushiker

I was looking at Rudy Project lens pricing, which...

I was looking at Rudy Project lens pricing, which are AU$850/US$584. My lenses are transitional and photochromatic, pushing the price up. AU$ 850 is not much more than what I paid for the last lenses...
Forum: Touring
04-23-24, 06:52 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 4,402
Posted By Aushiker

Signs of getting older and still wanting to tour...

Signs of getting older and still wanting to tour :) That said I am still planning to ride my Surly Long Haul Trucker and Salsa Mukluk, but for shorter two to three-day rides and for longer tours...
Forum: Touring
04-23-24, 06:29 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,266
Posted By Aushiker

Yep, it was. This was inland in the Gasycone...

Yep, it was. This was inland in the Gasycone region, all dirt riding. It was about five days between water supply and 20 days to the next opportunity to resupply.
Forum: Touring
04-23-24, 06:59 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,266
Posted By Aushiker

Tourist in MSN For what it is worth, I have flown...

Tourist in MSN For what it is worth, I have flown with my Surly Long Haul Trucker and Extrawheel in the one bike box with six panniers (not all full).

The Extrawheel is not much wider than a...
Forum: Touring
04-23-24, 06:51 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 4,402
Posted By Aushiker

Reise and Muller SuperChartger 2 ...

Reise and Muller SuperChartger 2 (https://www.r-m.de/en-se/bikes/supercharger/)with Rohloff hub.
Forum: Touring
04-22-24, 08:15 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 4,402
Posted By Aushiker

Not as yet. I am holding off till the bike...

Not as yet. I am holding off till the bike arrives so I can double check it they will work. The bike is 'due 30 April' but no word as yet that is still the date.
Forum: Touring
04-22-24, 07:45 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,266
Posted By Aushiker

I appreciate that your experience is different to...

I appreciate that your experience is different to mine. Still, riding with the Extrawheel, I have not found (1) sand has not been a problem, (2) taking the bike and trailer on buses (both go in the...
Forum: Touring
04-22-24, 07:36 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,431
Posted By Aushiker

I checked them out here (online) and the price of...

I checked them out here (online) and the price of the frames is reasonable and well the lens for me are comparable in price to what I pay for my 'normal' glasses so I guess I have to harden up and...
Forum: Touring
04-22-24, 07:28 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 4,402
Posted By Aushiker

An update. I was holding off on a purchase, given...

An update. I was holding off on a purchase, given it has been so dry here, so I didn't need a new jacket, but as it is getting closer to winter, and I saw that 7MESH (http://7mesh.com) had the...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-22-24, 07:13 PM
Replies: 3,146
Views: 949,744
Posted By Aushiker

7Mesh (https://7mesh.com/) has a discount code,...

7Mesh (https://7mesh.com/) has a discount code, 'AprilShowers', [20% discount] that is currently active. It also applies to the items that they have on sale.
Forum: Touring
04-21-24, 08:19 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,266
Posted By Aushiker

Which is what I did. I actually do not find the...

Which is what I did. I actually do not find the Extrawheel a hassle at all. I tend to forget it is there.
...
Forum: Touring
04-21-24, 08:15 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,266
Posted By Aushiker

I was well into the tour by then so quite fit. I...

I was well into the tour by then so quite fit. I was also only doing around 75 km a day on outback roads, so it was manageable.
Forum: Touring
04-21-24, 06:19 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,431
Posted By Aushiker

I was looking at Rudy Project glasses last night...

I was looking at Rudy Project glasses last night but I am not that keen on the look of the optical inserts. I was not aware of the alternatives. Must check to see if they are available here.
Forum: Touring
04-21-24, 04:32 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,431
Posted By Aushiker

I wear my prescription glasses, which...

I wear my prescription glasses, which transitional and multi-focal. The last time I looked into wrap sunglasses I could not get my prescription in that type of lens. That was probably 10 years ago so...
Forum: Touring
04-21-24, 04:23 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,266
Posted By Aushiker

An option for carrying the 1.5-litre bottles is...

An option for carrying the 1.5-litre bottles is something similar to Topeaks Modula Cage XL (https://www.topeak.com/global/en/product/205-MODULA-CAGE-XL). I have something similar, which, IIRC, came...
Forum: Touring
04-20-24, 07:33 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 712
Posted By Aushiker

We have similar cards here ... I use one which...

We have similar cards here ... I use one which has no fees and the exchange rate is inline with what XE.com is quoting on the transaction day.
Forum: Touring
04-20-24, 02:51 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 712
Posted By Aushiker

At least for us in Australia, the Bike24 shipping...

At least for us in Australia, the Bike24 shipping price has gone through the roof, so I now prefer to buy from https://www.bike-discount.de/ as their shipping price is more reasonable, and you can...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
04-19-24, 10:23 PM
Replies: 118
Views: 4,484
Posted By Aushiker

Just found this. GPLama has done some...

Just found this. GPLama has done some side-by-side testing.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?reload=9&v=BkwWANxa95w

Based on Shane's testing, the marketing claims of 240 metres are just that.
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
04-18-24, 02:00 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 439
Posted By Aushiker

Personally, I am not a fan of adhesive mounts for...

Personally, I am not a fan of adhesive mounts for the very reason of your experience. Instead of trying to glue the mount back on the phone case, have you considered another mount? I am thinking...
Forum: Electric Bikes
04-09-24, 06:54 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 413
Posted By Aushiker

2024 Salsa Tributary eBike Walk Around

For those interested, here is a walk around of the new-to-the-market 2024 Salsa Tributary bike-packing ebike. See the video at https://youtu.be/fJC7lXl9_pE?feature=shared
Forum: Touring
04-06-24, 07:38 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,433
Posted By Aushiker

For sure. Will do.

For sure. Will do.
Forum: Electric Bikes
04-06-24, 06:33 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,152
Posted By Aushiker

Yes, I still ride my Salsa Mukluk fat bike and my...

Yes, I still ride my Salsa Mukluk fat bike and my Surly Long Haul Trucker/
Forum: Touring
04-06-24, 06:29 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,433
Posted By Aushiker

Thanks, and I did consider their racks, but I...

Thanks, and I did consider their racks, but I have decided pretty much to go with the Ortlieb Fork Bags.
Forum: Electric Bikes
04-02-24, 08:46 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 429
Posted By Aushiker

Thanks for that feedback. This is as I suspected...

Thanks for that feedback. This is as I suspected so the choice is down to a 1/2 frame bag or a custom. I think I will see how I go with a 1/2 frame bag first.
Forum: Touring
04-02-24, 08:42 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 824
Posted By Aushiker

I do use training plans now with my Edge 1030, so...

I do use training plans now with my Edge 1030, so that is one feature I would miss if there was a new Explorer Solar, but it would not be a deal breaker.
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
04-02-24, 03:58 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 320
Posted By Aushiker

I agree; it looks pretty good to me. This,...

I agree; it looks pretty good to me.

This, on the other hand ...

https://youtu.be/nUFCCr7N6ZE?feature=shared
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